Eden Hazard opens up on playing as a false nine

Chelsea kept in touch with their top-four rivals as Pedro and Eden Hazard gave them a 2-1 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion. Hazard has been directly involved in more Premier League goals this season (17 in 16 apps) than he was in the whole of last season (16 in 34 apps). He has also provided more assists in league competition than any other player in the Top 5 European Leagues in 2018-19. Following the game, Hazard has spoken out on playing as a false nine. “I always play with the same ability and quality. As a winger and striker I just try to enjoy my football,” Hazard said.

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